Traffic violations

Traffic violations

From Pos Kota

During my daily commute on the Jagorawi (Jakarta, Bogor,
Ciawi) toll road to and from work, I observe at least 30 to 40
vehicles violating traffic regulations. I mostly see vehicles
exceeding the speed limit or following too closely the vehicles
in front of them, while some overtake other vehicles from the
emergency lane. During a 45 minute period, I see no less than 30
violations of traffic signs.

Thus in one day (about 20 hours) there may be as many as 600
violations. Supposing a fine of Rp 100,000 is imposed for each
violation, then about Rp 60 million could be collected each day.
Let us say only 20 percent of that can be realized. The penalties
collected would still amount to about Rp 12 million a day -- a
substantial amount for keeping road supervision in operation and
enough to make law enforcing personnel live prosperously. Of
course, the penalty funds should be properly and honestly
managed.

To make surveillance effective, law enforcement officers
should use civilian patrol cars and wear civilian clothes.

HENDRA OTTO

Cisalada, Gunung Salak

West Java